Through an annual film festival BHRFF supports independent filmmakers, fosters dialogue and promotes action. For eighteen years, volunteer committee members have selected scores of insightful and moving films they hope will encourage the community to explore and engage with critical issues. Films are followed by facilitated discussion, some led by the filmmakers themselves.

We have acquired most of our
festival films for continuous availability in the community. They are
now in the Bellingham Public Library (BPL) or Wilson Library at Western
Washington University (WWU). Click on the "Film Archive"
tab above to find a full list of films and which library they are in,
as well as organizations you can contact to take action on the issues
presented in the films.

Third Festival Organizing Meeting! **Location Changed**

Do you believe in film, discussion, and action to promote human rights?

Please join us to help plan the 19th annual festival, set for February 21-March 2, 2019. We will meet at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 7 at the Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (next to the Limelight Theater).

Mayor's Arts Award

BHRFF was one of 2015's recipients of the annual Mayor's Arts Awards. The award recognizes "the film festival and the outlet it provides to filmmakers in addressing challenging issues".